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Photo: Mare Nostrum Hotel in Ibiza.

British holidaymaker died of heatstroke on Ibiza sunbed

A British salesman was discovered dead by the pool after spending too long in the sun on his first day of holiday, an inquest heard.

Photo: Lluis Gene/AFP

Habit of a lifetime: Nun style fashion hits Spanish catwalk

It was 'Sister Act' meets high fashion when a Catalan designer's habit-wearing models hit the runaway during Barcelona Fashion Week.

Photo: Family photo

Secret to long life? Spaniard lived to 107 on 'red wine diet'

Antonio Docampo never drank water and put his long life down to drinking red wine... and only red wine.

Photo: British Embassy Madrid

8-point guide: How to register to vote in the EU Referendum

Make sure you have your say on whether or not the UK should stay within the EU.

Photo: AFP

UK rallies expats in Spain ahead of referendum on Brexit

Could British expats tip the balance against a Brexit?

Photo: Pacma/Twitter

Protesters lose fight to save turkey from bell tower plunge

A fiesta that involves hurling a turkey from a church bell tower is set to go ahead in Spain despite opposition.

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US taxes and FATCA: 'The time for hiding is over'

It's a new year and that means a new season of taxes. Americans must report their income to the IRS no matter where they live - or face hefty fines. Are you ready?

The stricken Modern Express listing off the French coast. Photo: AFP

Stricken ship arrives in port of Bilbao after high seas drama

It has been a week of drama on the high seas for the Modern Express cargo ship.

Photo: Keta/Wikimedia

7 reasons why San Sebastián is Spain's most romantic city

The beautiful Basque city is officially one of the most romantic getaways in the world.

King Felipe and Pedro Sánchez. Photo: AFP

King asks Socialist leader to attempt to form government

Could Spain's political deadlock be over?

Photo: AFP

Bishop asks Spaniards to pray for rain after record dry spell

The Archbishop of Barcelona is calling on locals to pray for rain while the city experiences its longest dry spell in over 100 years.

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Carlos, who has been living on the street for five months. Photo: uncorteunahistoria

Madrid hairdressers offer free haircuts for the homeless

A group of Spanish hairdressers are using their Sundays to give free haircuts to the homeless along with a chance to tell their stories.

Sierra Nevada ski resort. Photo: Álvaro Salas Ordóñez / Flickr Creative Commons.

8 amazing ski resorts in Spain

From the Pyrenees to the Sierra Nevada, The Local looks at some of the best places in Spain to hit the slopes and enjoy the après-ski.

Photo: Sirenas Mediterranean Academy

How to be a mermaid: Spanish swim school makes a splash

A horrible accident inspired one Spanish woman to follow her lifelong dream... to become a mermaid and help others follow in her wake.

All photos: Fiona Govan

Black diamonds: How Spain became world's truffle capital

In a remote corner of eastern Spain the cultivation of pungent 'black diamonds' is transforming a rural economy and making the region the truffle capital of the world.

Photo: Toni Blay / Flickr Creative Commons.

Ten resolutions to make the most of life in Spain in 2016

Stuck in a Spain-sized rut? Need to add some sparkle to your life in 2016? The Local offers you ten easy-to-achieve resolutions that will make the coming year in Spain one to remember.

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An Aedes aegypti mosquito in San Salvador. Photo: Marvin Recinos/AFP.

Zika virus: Experts warn Spain to expect 200 cases this year

People traveling from abroad to Spain are expected to bring the total number of zika virus cases in the country to 200, officials said on Tuesday.

Photo: Salvamento Marítimo

25 migrants rescued from sinking boat off Spanish coast

The group, including one pregnant woman, was rescued after several hours in the water according to Spanish authorities.

Photo: Indi Samarajiva / Flickr Creative Commons.

The war on dog poo: Spanish town turns to DNA testing

The central Spanish city of Guadalajara is working on a unique plan to crack down on pet owners who don't pick up poo.

Eurovision 2016 hopeful Barei. Photo: rtve.es

Spain to send first ever song in English to Eurovision 2016

Could 2016 be the year Spain wins the famous singing competition?

Joan Roca of the world's best restaurant, El Celler de Can Roca (pictured) is one of the judges. Photo: AFP

New award to honour chefs who are changing the world

The Basque Culinary World Prize will be judged by some of the world’s most influential chefs and reward chefs who are "improving society through gastronomy".

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The Traiskirchen refugee camp. Photo: Voice of America/Wikimedia

Asylum seeker found guilty of rape will not be deported

A 17-year-old asylum seeker who raped a 72-year-old pensioner has been jailed for 20 months.

Photo: Fabrice Coffrini/AFP

Swiss to vote on guaranteed income for all

Pipe dream or practical plan? Swiss voters will soon be voting on a proposal to give every resident — whether they work or not — a guaranteed payment of 2,500 francs a month.

Russian-Germans demonstrate over 'rape' incident in Berlin. Photo: DPA

Germany tells Moscow to back off on alleged teen rape

Germany on Wednesday warned Russia against "exploiting" a murky case involving the alleged rape of a German-Russian teenager in Berlin after Moscow hinted at an official cover-up.

Police said the girl will be fined, even though the pepper spray stopped her attacker. Photo: Colourbox

Danish teen fought off her attacker - now she'll face fine

A 17-year-old girl who was physically and sexually attacked in Sønderborg will herself face charges for using pepper spray to fend off her assailant.

Wednesday, February 3, 2016

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